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2003 Winnebago Adventurer problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

16
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Equipment 2010-10-26 · campaign 10V525000 · 18,461 vehicles

Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Fix: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

Service bulletins (7)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.

Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin sent to all dealers. this bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email winnebago the signed vehicle registration form, but they should retain a copy for their records.

Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's lemon law and to comply with winnebago motorhome mandates outlined in the policy & procedure manual.

Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2011-02-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 29,849 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer. while driving approximately 55 mph the contact felt a vibration in the vehicle. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. the contact did not find any problems. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the rear calipers locked up…”

2010-02-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 49,550 mi

“i have experienced brake drag for a third time on my motor home and am filing a third complaint. travel was on level roads in urban area traffic (low speed stop and go) when the front brakes began to drag. i found a safe place to pull off the road surface and had to wait hours for the brakes to cool down. i was able to proceed home by being very…”

2009-08-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 18,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer rv. the contact stated that the caliper on the front brakes locked up. workhorse chassis issued recall number 50901-c and stated that the parts would not be available until the fall of 2009. the contact was advised to bring in the vehicle for a brake replacement if any failures began to occur. the…”

2009-01-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,000 mi

“my 2003 winnebago adventurer 38g with workhorse chassis had a rear brake failure that was identical to brake failures covered by a workhorse recall through the 2002 models. after considerable correspondence with workhorse & finally with winnebago, workhorse reluctantly agreed to pay 1/2 of the cost. on january 19, 2009, the front brakes failed on…”

2008-12-01 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer. while driving 40 mph, the brake calipers began to stick when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure caused other braking issues. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the heat from the brakes was over 1,000 degrees. the repair would cost approximately $4,000. th…”

2008-07-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 8,592 mi

“while traveling on the highway i could not go any faster than 40 mph. the abs warning light then lit up on the instrument panel of my motorhome with a workhorse w-20 chassis. i then began to smell burning brakes. i then slowed and traveled a mile or so to the nearest exit. while on the exit ramp i lost all brakes, the pedal going to the floor. as…”

2008-06-26 · Trailer Hitches

“2003 winnebago adventurer tow-bar receiver became unbolted on the left side while driving. consumer states that the tow bar was also bent backward and down since the right side was still securely bolted. *kb the owner of the welding shop stated the bolts were never tightened properly. *jb…”

2008-01-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 20,634 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer. while driving approximately 40 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the contact smelled a strong burning odor. the dealer repaired his vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v060000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning). fifteen months later, the abs warning light illuminated …”

2007-10-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 37,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago adventurer 203wfg35u. while driving approximately 50 mph under dry conditions, the vehicle began to decelerate on its own. the contact stated that he could feel the vehicle downshifting and he began to smell something burning. next, the abs light, warning buzzer, and brake light illuminated. he pulled off th…”

2006-08-12 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 12,500 mi

“driver side windows on my 2003 winnebago adventurer have fogged up, limiting visibility and begun to leak. these windows were thermo-paned glass. *jb…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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